Dream Center Banquet

On Friday Dec. 7, we held our annual Kansas City Dream Center (KCDC) Banquet. Pastor Brad Oyler and his team always do a wonderful job, and this year was no exception.

Independence Mayor Don Reimal opened up the evening encouraging all those involved with the KCDC to continue serving out of a "higher calling." And he thanked them for their continued community service. Independence School District Superintendent Jim Hinson brought a challenging message on being transparent in our witness and maintaining our personal anointing.

This banquet enables us to re-cap what the Dream Center does throughout the year, celebrate our volunteers, and gather important financial support. The volunteer of the year was given to Jerry Smith who continually provides multiple services to the building, workers and to those we minister.

Here's a great video on the Dream Center put together by Karissa Merritt, a high school student from Riverside Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. After several trips to capture the true essence of the KCDC, she edited and produced the video that won first place in the nation at the annual Fine Arts Festival. Her reward, a full ride scholarship to an Assemblies of God school! Those in attendance, after viewing, gave her a standing ovation.

The bottom line is our church cares. We care about all individuals, from all walks of life. We are serious about sharing the love of God in tangible ways and living out our faith. I'm proud to pastor Englewood Ministries, but even more so of the wonderful people who are making a big difference!